The photos of the 429 with retractable undercarriage are from the Bell website and this configuration is long overdue - I know of at least one lost sale because the buyer wanted to operate from an airport where hover-taxiing was impractical.
But, as with all retractable undercarriages, the effectiveness of the emergency lowering system will be vital - I know of wheels-up landings because this feature failed on the B222, EC332 and S76.